Libraries in Hong Kong have a fine tradition of cooperation and knowledge sharing. Founded in 1996, the Hong Kong Innovative Users Group (HKIUG) is among the most successful examples of these collaborative efforts. When it was first established, the aim of the Group was to liaise among local academic libraries to resolve mutual problems, and to seek common practices in using the INNOPAC (now Innovative Millennium) library system. Over the years, the HKIUG has been enriched by additional members from government and special libraries. Now, the Group also serves as a discussion forum for important library development issues, such as Unicode implementation, metadata standards, union catalogue, reciprocal borrowing, linking and access to electronic resources, wireless applications, etc. As of October 2007, the HKIUG had 16 members from Hong Kong and Macau.
Member Libraries | Date Implemented INNOPAC |
|---|---|
| The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) | December 1990 |
| Lingnan University (LU) | November 1993 |
| The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) | November 1994 |
| Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) | December 1994 |
| The Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKIEd) | June 1995 |
| The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) | July 1995 |
| Hospital Authority (HA) | March 1996 |
| The University of Hong Kong (HKU) | June 1996 |
| The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPU) | August 1997 |
| City University of Hong Kong (CityU) | October 1997 |
| Hong Kong Trade Development Council (TDC) | August 1998 |
| Hong Kong Legislative Council (LEGCO) | April 1999 |
| Judiciary Library (Judiciary) | June 2002 |
| University of Macau (UMAC) | February 2004 |
| Hong Kong Shue Yan College (HKSYC) | August 2004 |
| Vocational Training Council (VTC) | July 2007 |
Representatives from member libraries form the Standing Committee that runs HKIUG. The Committee holds group quarterly meetings to discuss issues and practices related to the INNOPAC/Millennium library system.
HKIUG Repersentatives |
Libraries |
|---|---|
| Ms. Iris SIN (Chair) | Lingnan University (LU) |
| Mr. Kevin LEUNG (Secretary) | The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) |
| Mr. Edward SO | City University of Hong Kong (CityU) |
| Mr. Derek LUI | The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) |
| Mr. Yiu On LI | Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) |
| Mr. Ivan CHAN | The Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKIEd) |
| Mr. Patrick NG | Hong Kong Legislative Council (LEGCO) |
| Ms. Camilla CHANG | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPU) |
| Ms. Teresa YOUNG | Hong Kong Trade Development Council (TDC) |
| Mr. Ki Tat LAM | The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) |
| Ms. Michelle SIU | Hospital Authority (HA) |
| Ms. Carmen Y UNG | Judiciary Library (Judiciary) |
| Mr. David PALMER | The University of Hong Kong (HKU) |
| Mr. Stephen LEI | University of Macau (UMAC) |
| Mr. Frankie LEUNG | Vocational Training Council ( VTC) |
| Year | Chair | Secretary |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-1997 | Mr. Tommy YEUNG (LU) | Ms. Edith WU (CUHK) |
| 1997-1998 | Mr. Tommy YEUNG (LU) | Ms. Edith WU (CUHK) |
| 1998-1999 | Mr. David PALMER (HKU) | Ms. Camilla CHANG (HKPU) |
| 1999-2000 | Mr. M.K. WONG (HKUST) | Mr. Edward SO (CityU) |
| 2000-2001 | Mr. Owen TAM (LU) | Mr. Kent LI (CUHK) |
| 2001-2002 | Ms. Camilla CHANG (HKPU) | Mr. Yiu On LI (HKBU) |
| 2002-2003 | Mr. Edward SO (CityU) | Ms. Martha DE KOCK (HKIEd) |
| 2003-2004 | Ms. Ha-lin CHIU (CUHK) | Mr. David PALMER (HKU) |
| 2004-2005 | Mr. Yiu On LI (HKBU) | Mr. Ki Tat LAM (UST) |
| 2005-2006 | Mr. Ivan CHAN (HKIEd) | Ms. Iris SIN (LU) |
| 2006-2007 | Mr. David PALMER (HKU) | Ms. Camilla CHANG (HKPU) |
| 2007-2008 | Mr. Ki Tat LAM (HKUST) | Mr. Philip Wong (CityU) |
The meetings are usually held in late November or early December and consist of a two-day program of presentations by local and overseas libraries, and staff of Innovative Interfaces, Inc. The meetings also feature panel discussion sessions and exhibits from major library and information service vendors.
As the most important annual event in Hong Kong on innovation, technology and libraries, the HKIUG Annual Meetings draw an enthusiastic response. Each year, nearly 300 local and overseas library professionals attend the Meeting, including colleagues from Millennium user libraries in Mainland China, Macau, Taiwan, Japan, Korea and parts of South East Asia.
Terms of reference for the HK(JULAC)IUG:
(11 Oct 1996)
1.To liaise among members to resolve mutual problems and to seek common practice;
2.To make recommendations to JULAC and Innovative Interfaces Inc.;
3.To enhance communication with other local and overseas Innopac sites and users groups.